Nording
Valhalla
Nording Valhalla is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Nording
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNording Valhalla uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNording Valhalla questions
What does Nording Valhalla taste like?
Nording Valhalla uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Nording Valhalla?
Nording Valhalla is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Nording Valhalla good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Nording Valhalla made?
Nording Valhalla is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nording Valhalla use?
Nording Valhalla uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Nording Valhalla come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Torpedo (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nording Valhalla?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Nording Valhalla?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Nording Valhalla?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 107 Ecuador, ADVentura Blackfin's Parlay and Bances. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.